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Hunter and Stella McCartney collaborate to launch sustainable vegan wellie boot
The new rubber boot has been made using sustainably-sourced natural rubber. Read more
Scientists find way of making sustainable polymers from fragrant molecules
Called terpenes, the molecules are found in the essential oils of a wide variety of plants and are often used in fragrances, cosmetics, and other household products Read more
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PRESS releases new eco bottle made from 75 per cent recycled plastic
The new bottles are 100 per cent recyclable and by using 75 per cent recycled plastic, the company is removing plastic that would otherwise end up in landfill. Read more
INEOS Styrolution introduces new NAS XC grades
NAS XC and NAS AX UV are the latest additions to the portfolio, with XC being Xtra Clear, and XC UV being Xtra Clear with enhanced UV stability Read more
DSM, Royal HaskoningDHV, and CEAD design first lightweight 3D printed bridge using FRP
The bridge consists of a glass-filled thermoplastic PET, Arnite, and is combined with continuous glass fibres which are added in the 3D printing process Read more
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Borealis and Mondi collaboration generates more easily recyclable, PP-based food packaging
Using Borealis BC918CF, a special BNT-modified copolymer, Mondi is producing a new monomaterial packaging solutions for meat and dairy products Read more
Wood Mackenzie analysis shows replacing plastic bottles with aluminium cans would require 99,000 tonnes of additional aluminium sheet stock
The analysis attempts to answer the question of whether aluminium can could replace plastic bottles Read more
Beetle scales could hold secret to creating sustainable paint from recycled plastic, finds research
Cyphochilus beetle scales are one of the brightest whites in nature and their appearance is created by the nanostructure in their scales, as opposed to the use of pigment of dyes Read more
GreenLight concludes with positive outcomes
The aim of the project was to demonstrate a new biobased and economically viable carbon fibre precursor produced in Europe with European raw material, and to develop conditions for its processing into carbon fibre composites Read more
INEOS Styrolution announces high-flow ABS grade
The new material grade, Novodur P4XF, excels with a high flowablity and at the same time offers an attractive balance profile between flowability and impact strength Read more
Omega Plastics Group collaborates with Kaelo to produce a more accessible wine cooler
The Plastics Group have been working with Kaelo, an integrated wine cooler manufacturer, to help produce a more accessible product to a wider audience. Read more
Clariant additive masterbatch makes black plastic packaging ‘visible’ to sorting systems
The new masterbatches help to solve the issue of black plastic not being detectable in recycling systems, and allows increased recycling rates in Europe and elsewhere Read more
